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EmberType Privacy Policy
EmberVista, EmberVista, 2026
Read the originalRead on October 26, 2026
- What it is
- EmberType's privacy policy, last updated 2026-09-25. It says transcription is local by default, that the maker never collects or receives voice recordings, and that optional third-party cloud and AI enhancement are off unless the user adds an API key.
- How much weight it carries
- The maker's own privacy policy, read on 2026-10-26. It states the maker's data handling and the optional third-party paths; it is not an audit.
Facts taken from this source
- EmberType's privacy policy says AI enhancement, which cleans up and rewrites the transcript, is off by default.
“AI enhancement (cleanup and rewriting of your transcript) is off by default.” ('Optional AI Enhancement (Off by Default)')
- EmberType's privacy policy says the maker never collects, stores or receives voice recordings or transcriptions.
“We (EmberVista) never collect, store, or receive your voice recordings or transcriptions.” ('The short version')
- EmberType's privacy policy says transcription is local on the Mac by default and audio never leaves the device.
“By default, EmberType transcribes your voice locally on your Mac, and your audio never leaves your device.” ('The short version')
- EmberType's privacy policy says it offers optional AI enhancement and cloud transcription from third-party providers.
“EmberType also offers optional cloud transcription and optional AI enhancement from third-party providers; these are off unless you add your own API key” ('The short version' and 'Optional AI Enhancement')